Research Article: Integrating Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation to Explore the Pharmacological Mechanism of Astragaloside IV in Treating Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis
Introduction:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) affects the lung parenchyma and is characterized by a decline in lung functions, abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix, and interstitial fibrosis that worsens with time. , The incidence of PF has been rising year after year in recent years; however, IPF’s onset and progression have complex mechanisms that are still unknown. – In addition to the recognized risk factors for IPF, such as smoke, environmental elements, comorbidities, and viral infections, various other…
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